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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1888
Page
2
The article surveys Republican labor support for W R Merriam and Levi Morton in Minnesota politics, notes excursion rail fares to the State Fair, and rebuts Democratic free trade arguments. It cites Ignatius Donnelly’s candidacy, Blaine’s wage issues, and references 1880s tariff debates amid Minnesota election discourse.
Bro H. Stivers of the Journal accepted W A Fleming's challenge to discuss political issues of the day including the tariff. The debate will be at the opera house Monday evening Sept 10. Everyone is urged to attend.
The Minnesota labor candidate returning from England argues for protective taris to aid American workers. He cites London poverty among 1,000,000 of 5,000,000 and frames free trade as harmful, urging labor to oppose Free Trade Cleveland and favor higher civilization.
Wm. B. Merriam of St. Paul chosen for governor and A. E. Rice for lieutenant governor by the Republican State Convention at St. Paul on the fourth ballot. The ticket includes Hans Mattson for Secretary of State, Joseph Babler for Treasurer, Moses E. Clapp for Attorney General, James Gilfillan for Chief Justice, and L. W. Collins for Associate Justice. The Merriam selection is described as strong and likely to sweep the state.
The Brainerd board met September 4 and 5 with all members present. Bills were approved for poor farm support, maps, and courthouse work. A house contract with I A White was approved, bonds filed, and bids for coal and street work ordered. The meeting covered school enrollment and police reports, and a Brainerd club beat St. Cloud 11–9 in a Sunday baseball game at Driving Park, highlighted by Howe’s pitching and several remarkable plays.
Sealed proposals to furnish egg coal for the court house must be filed by 10 a m on Tuesday October 2 in the auditor's office. Bids cover coal to be delivered to the basement with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Real estate notices and rental requests follow.
The Crow Wing County institute will run from Monday September 24 1885 in Bramerd. State instructors will use the Common School Manual and State Series texts to teach practical classroom methods including management grading and teaching. Evenings feature lectures literary exercises and social events. Teachers may close schools during the week and county superintendent will arrange board at low rates. D L Kiehle superintendent and W A Fremixe county superintendent announce the event.
Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago through car service offered with day coaches sleepers and dining cars. Timetables show departures 12:45 pm 7:35 pm 4:20 pm and arrivals 7:15 am 3:40 pm with through cars between Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago. City offices listed Nicollet House Block Minneapolis and Merchants Hotel block St Paul along with Northwestern Passenger Agent and city ticket agents.
Sleeper announces a sixty day sale on multiple Brainerd properties including four business lots at Front and Broadway and seventy five Sleeper additions and Park lots. Terms aim to aid workers with installment plans and promise value growth within six months. Inquiries directed to C. B. Sleeper or J. L. Smith.
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